Job purpose

Assists with emotional, social, behavioral, and academic needs of all students in the school, while fostering a safe and inclusive environment. Utilizes various therapeutic approaches, emotional regulation techniques and trauma-informed practices in keeping with Growth Works philosophy and as determined by student need.

Incentives/Perks- ongoing supervision towards licensure- as needed, weekly staff led Yoga, ongoing CEU support towards credentials and licensure, financial support towards licensure, credentialing exams and renewal.

Responsibilities & duties

Come join our Team!

• Consults with administrative staff to allow for support to students during conflict and/or poor behavioral choices while on school grounds.
• Serve as an advocate to support students, families, and the overall school.
• Maintains ongoing communication with staff concerning student needs.
• Initiates counseling/therapeutic contacts with students, as needed.
• Make appropriate referrals to community agencies to provide ongoing support for students and families.
• Follows state and district confidentiality requirements.
• Identifies opportunities for small groups and facilitates them on an as needed basis.
• Provide mentorship to students and staff.
• Work through district crisis protocol for students
• Implement restorative practices district wide.
• Engage in school and district initiatives while embracing overall school and agency culture.
• Serve as a member of the District/Building Crisis Team upon request.
• Member of the District Trauma-Informed Team.
• Function as an adaptable staff member manner, with understanding that your daily functions may adjust based on needs of the school and students on any given day.
• Identify and explore opportunities to implement preventative services for students and improve the school/ educational experience.
• Attendance and participation in staff meetings, staff in-services and meetings with community partners, as assigned.
• Completion of necessary documentation that is requested by administrative personnel and community-based referrals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or another relevant field of study.
• Current holder of State of Michigan license as a Social Worker (LLMSW/LMSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC/LPC). Recent graduates will need to apply for license within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience within a school settings or educational system is preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions, co-occurring disorders, trauma and brain development preferred.
• Successful ability to complete agency and school district background screenings and tests

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to complete manual tasks involving dexterity to enter and retrieve data using computer systems, systems applications, and other office equipment.
• Ability to lift and transport materials/supplies up to 25 lbs. for internal documentation and recordkeeping, court support, and other administrative tasks.

EOE